Archive for December, 2008

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS 2009 Rules Posted on Series Web Site - WhoWon.com

NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS 2009 Rules Posted on Series Web Site
WhoWon.com, NE - 5 hours ago
The 2009 Rules and Regulations for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Tour and the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series are now posted

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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Volvo to unveil world’s ‘first accident-proof car’ next month - Entertainment and Showbiz!

Volvo to unveil world’s ‘first accident-proof car’ next month
Entertainment and Showbiz!, India - Dec 30, 2008
The Swedish manufacturer will unveil Volvo S60 with automatic brakes at the next month’s Detroit motor show. It will go on the market in 2010.
Volvo to unveil S60 Concept in Detroit Earthtimes (press release)
all 4 news articles

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Volvo applauds EPA plan to implement 2010 emissions rule - Modern Bulk Transporter

Volvo applauds EPA plan to implement 2010 emissions rule
Modern Bulk Transporter, TX - Dec 30, 2008
Volvo Trucks North America, Greensboro NC, is applauding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) commitment to implementing 2010 emissions regulations
Volvo, Mack stick by SCR Fleet Owner
all 2 news articles

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Change Your Processes: How Volvo CE Improved Manufacturing … - IndustryWeek

Change Your Processes: How Volvo CE Improved Manufacturing
IndustryWeek - Dec 30, 2008
If you've ever implemented an ERP system or managed your own homegrown manufacturing system, you'll understand these systems take a long time to implement,

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Order for 235 Volvo Buses to Australia - Trailer/Body Builders

Order for 235 Volvo Buses to Australia
Trailer/Body Builders, KS - 4 hours ago
Volvo Buses has received an order for 235 city buses to Sydney and Brisbane, Australia. In addition, there could be another 250 buses to Brisbane in the

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Fords That Park Themselves (Sort Of)! - Wired News


Sify
Fords That Park Themselves (Sort Of)!
Wired News - 8 hours ago
"I guess it's just a natural talent," he'd reply, trying desperately not to get road rash on the wheels of his mom's old Volvo.
Technology Makes Driving Chore Like Walk in The Park, Ford Says Ward’s Auto (subscription)
Ford's New 'Active Park Assist' Makes Parallel Parking a Breeze PR Newswire (press release)
all 278 news articles

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Introducing The Latest Jalopnik Side Project: Low-Mileage Volvo … - Jalopnik

Introducing The Latest Jalopnik Side Project: Low-Mileage Volvo
Jalopnik, MI - Dec 29, 2008
By Matt Hardigree , 12:00 PM on Mon Dec 29 2008, 666 views Because you can never have enough Swedish metal, this sub-14K cherry banana creme 1986 Volvo 240

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Cause of Fatal Brownsville Highway Crash Unknown - Kitsap Sun


Seattle Post Intelligencer
Cause of Fatal Brownsville Highway Crash Unknown
Kitsap Sun,  United States - 19 hours ago
What deputies do know is that about 9:30 am, Troy Mark Thoman, 25, of Silverdale was driving a 2002 Volvo north on the 12300 block of the highway,
2 Kitsap County men die in head-on collision Seattle Times
Names of head-on crash victims released Seattle Post Intelligencer
all 8 news articles

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Volvo Ocean Race: Trying to lose weight - Sail World


Sail World
Volvo Ocean Race: Trying to lose weight
Sail World, Australia - 23 hours ago
Giant dockside scales are looming large for the Volvo Ocean Race shore crews who are frantically trying to calculate whether their boat repairs over the

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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

A cleaner start in 2009? - San Diego Union Tribune


San Diego Union Tribune
A cleaner start in 2009?
San Diego Union Tribune, CA - 9 hours ago
By Mark Maynard, staff writer John Smith of George P. Johnson Co. in Michigan installed a power source to run selected parts on a 2009 Acura at the auto
Car Fans Rev Up For International Auto Show KGTV, 10News.com
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Eagles - Eagles’ Clemons overcomes painful past
WITH EVERY STEP toward the end zone Chris Clemons ran farther from a past fraught with obstacles, with injury, with poverty and tragedy.
Source: www.philly.com

Men take money, return wallet
After robbing him of R5 000 and a wedding band valued at R2 500 in Kagiso, armed robbers decided to return the man s wallet, police say.
Source: www.news24.com

Theissen hits back at KERS critics.
BMW Sauber F1 team boss Mario Theissen gives KERS thumbs up.
Source: rss.feedsportal.com

First BMW Z4 not built in Spartanburg to make its debut
The new Z4 model. Published: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:05 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:58 a.m. The 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster, the first model Z4 not built in Spartanburg, will make its North American debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show on Jan. 11.
Source: www.goupstate.com

Piggly Wiggly goes for clincher tonight
Piggly Wiggly can clinch the Sixth District East West Division title a little earlier than scheduled Thursday night.
Source: www.hammondstar.com

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-27 16:12 BMW’s Mini to grow in ‘09, Skoda cuts targets -report
FRANKFURT, Dec 27 (Reuters) - BMW’s Mini brand aims to grow next year in albeit deteriorating market conditions, which spoiled Volkswagen’s Skoda brand growth plans, magazine auto motor und sport said on Saturday. “We will continue to raise sales in 2009 regardless of the global sales crisis,” Mini marketing director Wolfgang Armbrecht told German magazine auto motor und sport. Mini aims for a …
Source: www.iii.co.uk

Teen arrested after leading police on chase in stolen BMW
BOISE — A Caldwell teen is facing numerous charges, including grand theft, after trying to elude Boise Police Sunday morning. Around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, a patrol officer observed a BMW at Orchard Street and Chinden Boulevard without headlights.
Source: www.ktvb.com

Double shootings ‘may be linked’
Police investigating a fatal shooting in Manchester a year ago say it may be connected to another shooting later that day.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Mechanic dies at car dealership
Hazelwood police say a 47-year-old mechanic at Behlmann Buick Pontiac GMC was killed Friday when a vehicle on a hydraulic lift fell on top of him.
Source: suburbanjournals.stltoday.com

Lockport drops tough one to Warren
Nobody ever will remember how the Lockport High School boys basketball team forced University of Illinois recruit Brandon Paul to give the ball up on the final play of the game.
Source: www.suburbanchicagonews.com

‘They didn’t tell us a thing’
In a sudden move made late Friday night, Twin Cities car dealership owner Denny Hecker announced that he was immediately closing six local dealerships and selling three others.
Source: www.monticellotimes.com

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Blagojevich's legal troubles may bode well for threatened prison … - Chicago Tribune

Blagojevich's legal troubles may bode well for threatened prison
Chicago Tribune, United States - 8 hours ago
By Joel Hood | Tribune reporter Add the rural town of Pontiac to the list of people and places in Illinois with a lot at stake as Gov.

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General Motors Offers 0% APR Financing To Boost Sales - Update 2 - RTT News


ABC News
General Motors Offers 0% APR Financing To Boost Sales - Update 2
RTT News, NY - 2 hours ago
Further, the company will offer 3.9% APR for up to 60 months on '08 Chevrolet Equinox, Colorado Ext and Crew cab and Light Duty Silverado; Pontiac Torrent;
GMAC, GM make it easier to buy cars DetNews.com
GM: Saved by zero? Los Angeles Times
GM Brings Back Zero-Interest Loans Edmunds.com/Inside Line
Trading Markets (press release) - KOAA
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Pontiac tournament always a treat - Joliet Herald News

Pontiac tournament always a treat
Joliet Herald News, IL - Dec 28, 2008
But as much as we would like to believe the three local entries in the 78th annual Pontiac Holiday Tournament will take the showcase event by storm,
Talent aplenty at Pontiac Holiday Tournament Bloomington Pantagraph
all 2 news articles

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Joliet Township falls to West Aurora, eliminated at Pontiac - Joliet Herald News

Joliet Township falls to West Aurora, eliminated at Pontiac
Joliet Herald News, IL - 6 hours ago
PONTIAC — For the Joliet Township High School boys basketball team, three words best describe two days of frustration at the 78th annual Pontiac Holiday
Simeon gets past West Aurora Chicago Sun-Times
West Aurora's big comeback falls short Chicago Daily Herald
No fooling around: West prevails Aurora Beacon News
Chicago Daily Herald - Aurora Beacon News
all 6 news articles

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Duncan's three-pointer puts Warren into Pontiac semis - Waukegan News Sun

Duncan's three-pointer puts Warren into Pontiac semis
Waukegan News Sun, IL - 6 hours ago
BY MIKE MADIGAN Special to the News-Sun PONTIAC — David Duncan knocked down a 3-pointer at the buzzer, giving Warren High a 32-29 victory over Lockport
Pontiac tourney: Scoring outbursts, tough losses mount for BHS boys Bloomington Pantagraph
Duncan's three at the buzzer lifts Warren Chicago Sun-Times
Lockport drops tough one to Warren Joliet Herald News
Bloomington Pantagraph - Waukegan News Sun
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Michael O'Brien's Pontiac notebook - Chicago Sun-Times

Michael O'Brien's Pontiac notebook
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Dec 29, 2008
As far as individual talent goes, no holiday tournament in the state can match Pontiac. Warren’s Brandon Paul, Curie’s Wayne Blackshear, Simeon’s Brandon
Tyson's exit a killer for JT Joliet Herald News
Blackshear leads Curie past Simeon Chicago Sun-Times
all 3 news articles

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A Pontiac Company Looking at Layoffs - MSNBC

A Pontiac Company Looking at Layoffs
MSNBC - 31 minutes ago
By WEEK Producer More bad news for the city of Pontiac, where about 260 employees of a storage–rack factory could lose their jobs.
Layoffs threatened at Pontiac plant Galesburg Register-Mail
Pontiac could lose 230 jobs at Interlake plant Peoria Journal Star
In latest blow to Pontiac, Interlake likely to close plant in 2009 TMCnet
Pontiac Daily Leader - Central Illinois Proud
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'Portrait' sketches stark scene in Pontiac - Bloomington Pantagraph

'Portrait' sketches stark scene in Pontiac
Bloomington Pantagraph,  USA - 9 hours ago
By Tony Sapochetti PONTIAC — Shirley Dunning was admiring a traveling art display Tuesday at a Pontiac museum, but she was sad to see there were new

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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Brawn still optimistic for Honda rescue - ITV.com


Times Online
Brawn still optimistic for Honda rescue
ITV.com, UK - 21 hours ago
Honda Racing principal Ross Brawn has backed up Carlos Slim’s denial that the Mexican billionaire is poised to rescue the Brackley team.
Mexico's Slim denies bid for Honda Formula-1 team The Associated Press
Honda Formula 1 Team Talks With Potential Buyers, Telegraph Says Bloomberg
Mallya back in race for Honda F1 after Slim denial Economic Times
MotorTrend Magazine - AFP
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Frugal Mom: Honda Fit a NO GO………Part 2 - The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com

Frugal Mom: Honda Fit a NO GO………Part 2
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY - 54 minutes ago
As I wrote about a two days ago, I was going to buy the Honda Fit. I still love the car… I had already asked about getting a black fit, and was told it

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Honda Civic, Accord top most-researched list - Bizjournals.com


Autochannel (press release)
Honda Civic, Accord top most-researched list
Bizjournals.com, NC - Dec 29, 2008
The most-researched vehicle on the organization’s Web site this year was the Honda Civic, followed by the Honda Accord. The Accord is made at Honda of
Kelley Blue Book: Honda Civic is most-researched new vehicle in 2008 Automotive News
Honda, Toyota Most-Researched Cars Mediapost.com
Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com Names Most-Researched New Vehicles of 2008 Reuters
Automobile Magazine - Examiner.com
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Toyota May Modify Just-in-Time to Ease Supplier Shock - Bloomberg


The Associated Press
Toyota May Modify Just-in-Time to Ease Supplier Shock
Bloomberg - Dec 29, 2008
“We’re considering many scenarios for possible outcomes” from a US automaker’s collapse, said Yasuko Matsuura, a Tokyo- based spokeswoman at Honda Motor Co.
Honda, Toyota looking to help troubled suppliers Indianapolis Business Journal
Japan auto sales plunge as young lose interest The Associated Press
Toyota, Honda Motor may modify Just-in-Time manufacturing system RTT News
Automotive News - Times Online
all 142 news articles

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New Honda dealership cranks up in Gastonia - Gaston Gazette

New Honda dealership cranks up in Gastonia
Gaston Gazette, NC - Dec 29, 2008
Ray McKenney and Sal Salinas have been selling Hondas together in Gaston County for about 15 years, and their newest dealership carries the same brand.

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2010 Honda Odyssey - Jalopnik


ASEAN Automotive News
2010 Honda Odyssey
Jalopnik, MI - 23 hours ago
By Matt Hardigree , 10:30 AM on Tue Dec 30 2008, 390 views It looks like the 2010 Honda Odyssey will get a minor refresh. The centerpiece?
USDM Honda Odyssey to get a nosejob for 2010? ASEAN Automotive News
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Woman killed in Fallbrook collision - San Diego Union Tribune

Woman killed in Fallbrook collision
San Diego Union Tribune, CA - 14 hours ago
The unidentified woman had three girls riding with her in a 1987 Honda Accord. She was heading north on South Mission Road near Paseo del Lago about 12:20
Woman Killed, Five Injured In Fallbrook Crash KGTV, 10News.com
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

General Motors Sues Parts Supplier to Keep 2010 Chevrolet Camaro … - MotorTrend Magazine


Boston Globe
General Motors Sues Parts Supplier to Keep 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
MotorTrend Magazine - Dec 28, 2008
billion gift from American taxpayers continues as planned — especially when it comes to big ticket items such as the upcoming 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
GM sues bankrupt parts maker to get new Camaro on road SmartBrief
GM sues Cadence for breach of contract Automotive Business Review
Business Briefing | Company News GM Sues a Bankrupt Supplier for Parts New York Times
Reuters - AutoWeek
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Rydell drops Chevrolet franchise at Center Point - Gazette Online

Rydell drops Chevrolet franchise at Center Point
Gazette Online, IA - 21 hours ago
By Dave DeWitte Rydell Chevrolet in Center Point is dropping the "Chevrolet" to focus on service and used car sales. Pat McGrath Chevyland of Cedar Rapids

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General Motors Offers 0% APR Financing To Boost Sales - Update 2 - RTT News


RTT News
General Motors Offers 0% APR Financing To Boost Sales - Update 2
RTT News, NY - 54 minutes ago
The company also said that 1.9% APR for up to 60 months will be offered on '08 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL; Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban and Avalanche; Cadillac CTS
GM Offers Low to 0 Percent APR on Select Models Automobile Magazine
GM Announces Significant New Loan Financing As Low As 0% APR for Trading Markets (press release)
GM ups incentives: zero percent financing for up to 60 months Autoblog
Prdomain Business Register (press release)
all 13 news articles

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GMAC vows to lend to more car buyers - Philadelphia Inquirer


ABC News
GMAC vows to lend to more car buyers
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 6 hours ago
"Banks are very, very tough on anything under a 640 right now," said Randy Jordan, general sales manager for Faulkner-Ciocca Chevrolet, of Quakertown.
Dealers have rosier outlook as GMAC readies more loans Detroit Free Press
GMAC loosens credit to make vehicles easier to buy The Associated Press
GMAC loosens credit to make vehicles easier to buy Kansas City Star
Salt Lake Tribune - CNNMoney.com
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Ford not in Kerkorian’s future
Kirk Kerkorian’s adventure with Ford is over. A spokeswoman for Tracinda Corp., Kerkorian’s Beverly Hills-based investment company, confirmed today that he had dumped its remaining stock holdings.
Source: www.latimes.com

Kerkorian sells off rest of Ford stake
Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, who began amassing shares of Ford Motor Co. in the spring, eventually holding a 6.5% stake, has sold all of his remaining shares, a company spokesperson told the Free Press today.
Source: www.freep.com

Ray Ford
HOLYROOD - Ray Ford, 86, died Dec. 29, 2008, at Ellsworth. Ray was born Sept. 18, 1922, on his paren …
Source: www.hutchnews.com

Nissan ‘going away’ from relocated Ford dealership
Ford-Lincoln Mercury-Nissan of Grass Valley will open Jan. 2 in Auburn but without Nissan vehicles, co-owner Don Neronde said Tuesday.
Source: www.theunion.com

Kirk Kerkorian sells all his Ford stock
Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian has sold his remaining shares in Ford Motor Co., a spokeswoman said Monday.
Source: www.dailynews.com

Ford Hybrid Emphasizes High Mileage
The midsize Fusion Hybrid is Fords strongest effort yet to break the dominance of Japanese automakers in hybrid passenger cars.
Source: www.heraldtribune.com

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Waukegan solid in Pontiac opener
Jereme Richmond and Colin Nickerson both tallied 18 points to help Waukegan High’s boys basketball team make a victorious return to the Pontiac Holiday Tournament with a 64-37 win over Danville in Monday’s opening game.
Source: www.suburbanchicagonews.com

Duncan’s buzzer-beater lifts Warren
It was a game that started as a nightmare but ended as a dream for the Warren Blue Devils.
Source: www.dailyherald.com

Oakland briefs
Southfield, Pontiac, Royal Oak.
Source: www.detnews.com

Another year of memorable local sports
Whether it was individual or team state championships or teams advancing to stages of a state tournament they had never reached before, 2008 was indeed a memorable year for Oakland County high schools sports.
Source: www.theoaklandpress.com

Vikes lose in Pontiac opener
Danville has 25 turnovers in 64-37 loss to Waukegan.
Source: www.commercial-news.com

Claysville Woman Crashes Car Through Garage
An 88-year-old Washington County woman says she still can’t quite figure out what went wrong when the car she was driving, a 1990 Pontiac, crashed through the rear brick wall of her Claysville garage.
Source: kdka.com